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1. potassium-argon_dating
noun. geological dating that relies on the proportions of radioactive potassium in a rock sample and its decay product, argon.
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2. permanganate
noun. a dark purple salt of permanganic acid; in water solution it is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic.
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- manganate (English)
- per- (English)
3. potassium
noun. ['pəˈtæsiːəm'] a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite.
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Sentences with potassium-permanganate
1. Noun Phrase
If the amount of potassium permanganate is so large that it must be split into separate containers, be sure to spread each portion evenly over the surface of the water.
2. Noun Phrase
Chemical vermifuges like potassium permanganate or formalin will not kill earthworms but effectively bring them out so that they can be swept away.
3. Noun Phrase
The result equals the number teaspoons of potassium permanganate you need to add to the water to kill mosquitoes.
4. Noun Phrase
Add the rinds to the water, along with about one teaspoon of potassium permanganate, which is a crystalline compound.
